A long time practicing yogi, Jamie received her 200-RYT certification from the Integrative Yoga Therapy program at Haleybird Yoga and Natural Wellness Studios. While studying, Jamie interned with Yoga Therapist Tina Romenesko, assisting in weekly Yoga Therapy group classes as well as at Washington Park Senior Center. Since completing her first training, Jamie has furthered her studies extensively. She has completed Level 1 certification with Dr. Timothy McCall, Yoga as Medicine; Certified in Aqua Kriya Yoga with Swami Nibhrtananda; trained in Yoga for Osteoporosis with Dr. Loren Fishman; certified as a Cancer Exercise Specialist through the Cancer Exercise Training Institute in Oregon; and most recently completed Level 1, 300 hr training with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy on her way to becoming a certified yoga therapist. Jamie is currently a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and 500-RYT with Yoga Alliance.
Q&A with Jamie Mullen
Q. How long have you been a yoga instructor?
A. I completed my 200-RYT training through Integrative Yoga Therapy at Haleybird Studios in October, 2013.
Q. What areas do you specialize in?
A. My approach to yoga is to integrate all aspects of our being, not just the physical body, but to include our emotional, energetic and spiritual bodies as well. This gentle approach to the practice incorporates movement, meditation, mudras and breathwork.
Q. What brought you to your current style of practice?
A. Wanting to take care of my complete self really brought me to where I am today. Taking time to breathe, move and relax each day has been vital to the well being of my complete, true self.
Q. What can a new student expect?
A. Whether the client is an experienced yogi or someone who has never practiced, everyone can expect to feel well taken care of. In my classes, we move mindfully and with care so that we allow ourselves to bring balance and nourishment to our body, mind, and spirit.
Q. What recent industry trends have you found most noteworthy?
A. I’m not really a trend follower, but one item of note that I am excited about, is that the use of complimentary and alternative medicine/therapies are being recognized by schools such as Harvard, Stanford and Duke. To have reputable, conventional schools become involved in alternative therapies, such as yoga, is a real advancement for our profession.
Q. What are your current personal wellness goals and how are you addressing them?
A. Since training and becoming a yoga instructor, I have found that I have not been regularly attending the classes from the teachers that helped me to come to love the practice. So I am taking time to allow myself to attend these classes at least once a week. Though personally I practice each day, I love the feeling of community in a group class.
Q. What is your favorite beautiful spot in Milwaukee?
A. That would probably have to be the lakefront. In the summer, I will ride my bike there in the early mornings and practice. It is so peaceful and there is plenty of space. I love being near the water.
Q. What is your favorite place to eat in Milwaukee?
A. I can’t say I really have a favorite as my husband is an amazing cook and I enjoy so many different cuisines, but I guess I would say when I need my island fix, I head over to Ono Kine Grindz in Tosa.
Q. What are your top three favorite things to do/hobbies?
A. In order, creating jewelry is my greatest passion next to yoga. Traveling to warm, tropical locales. And I enjoy baking with cookies, scones and biscotti being my specialty.
Q. What do you do to de-stress?
A. I like to sit in meditation and breathe. Often my dog will join me on my mat which also aids in releasing stress.
